Roadworks starting on the dual carriageway on A9 by Tomatin
Road improvement works on the dual carriageway section of the A9 between Slochd and Findhorn Bridge are getting under way today.
They will require lane closures until this Saturday (July 13).
Works will take place for the five nights in what is the next phase of a major programme involving laying road markings on the northbound and southbound carriageways.
The final section of the northbound carriageway to be resurfaced will then start on Monday, August 12 for 15 nights and are due to be complete at 6am on Saturday 31 August.
Any traffic wishing to use the Raigbeg local access at Slochd will be guided through the traffic management and central crossover by a traffic management operative.
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West representative said: “This significant resurfacing project on the A9 Tomatin dual carriageway is progressing well and when completed significantly enhance the driving experience for all motorists with a new road surface and brighter road markings set to be undertaken between 7pm and 6am each night.
“Our teams are committed to executing these works quickly and with safety as our top priority.
“We extend our gratitude to the local community and road users for their patience while we complete the improvements.
“To minimise delays, we recommend that motorists plan their journeys in advance by consulting the Traffic Scotland website for real-time travel updates.”
To ensure the safety of both workers and road users, lane closures will be implemented in both directions with a convoy system in place to guide traffic through the works each night when the work is being undertaken.
Due to the nature of the works, lane closure will remain in place during the day and over the weekend.
All traffic management will be removed between 13 July and 11 August to minimise disruption between phases of work.
Access through the works site for emergency services will be maintained at all times.
